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Analog Layout Automation Engineer (f/m/d)

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Hybrid (Munich)Full-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Analog Layout Automation Engineer within Apple’s Silicon Engineering Group (SEG) focused on AMS circuit automation, AI/ML-enabled design and layout optimization for SOCs (SerDes, PLLs, sensors) in deep-submicron CMOS and FinFET technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Convert design concepts into silicon by collaborating with circuit designers and using advanced CAD tools (including AI-powered) to create analog and mixed-signal layouts.
  • Review floor plans, analyze circuits, run verification suites, and resolve LVS/DRC/ERC issues to deliver next-generation SOCs.
  • Drive automation by developing scripts, improving workflows, and applying AI/ML for layout optimization, verification acceleration, advanced modeling, intelligent quality metrics, reduced manual effort, and data-driven design insights.

Qualifications

  • BS and extensive years relevant industry experience.
  • Experience designing analog and mixed-signal layouts in deep-submicron CMOS and FinFET technologies.
  • Strong programming/scripting skills in SKILL, Perl, TCL, Shell, and/or Python, with emphasis on layout automation, productivity tooling, and data analysis.
  • Solid understanding of supervised and self-supervised learning, CNNs, and core training concepts (loss functions, backpropagation, optimization).
  • Hands-on experience with PyTorch for model development and experimentation.
  • Demonstrated ability to automate layout tasks, flows, and quality checks using scripting and CAD tools.
  • Proven record in implementing high-quality analog layouts with tight device matching, low noise, and low power consumption.
  • Familiarity with failure-prone circuit/layout structures, analog and DFM best practices, and diagnosing layout-related issues.
  • Strong proficiency in custom and standard-cell floor planning, hierarchical layout assembly, and physical integration.

Skills

Required:Analog/mixed-signal layoutProgramming/scriptingMachine learning / AI for designCAD tools & automationPhysical verificationFloorplanning & physical integrationCommunication & collaboration
Nice to have:Reliability and DFM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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